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Demographic and clinical characteristics of the EFR and laparoscopy groups
| Item | EFR group (n = 50) | Laparoscopy group (n = 42) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age, year | 44.3 | 47.6 | 0.083 (t = 1.231) |
| Sex (male:female) | 28:22 | 23:19 | 0.536 (χ2 = 0.905) |
| Tumor location | 13:23:14 | 15:19:8 | 0.478 (χ2 = 1.476) |
| (gastric antrum:gastric body:gastric fundus) | |||
| Mean tumor size, cm | 3.4 | 3.8 | 0.092 (t = 1.322) |
EFR: Endoscopic full-thickness resection.
